Latest Tech Headlines
All the headlines from our Tech Topic Page, ordered by recency.
Young Agents: Changing the Face of the Industry
Jun 6 2005 // The number of young agents that are active in their state associations is growing. Although they have learned a lot from more experienced agents and brokers, young agents are essentially unique when it comes to their...
N.C. Technology Topic ‘Best Practices’
Jun 1 2005 // PC Direct is sponsoring seminars during which the latest technology solutions and best business practices will be discussed in Charlotte and Raleigh, N.C. and is encouraging independent agents to attend. Included in...
SPSS Says Its New Technology Can Predict Fraudulent Claims
May 31 2005 // Chicago-based SPSS recently unveiled a new software product it said will reduce insurance fraud, significantly improve the claims process and cut costs. SPSS’ PredictiveClaims, an application based on real-time...
Lojack for Motorcycles Addresses Growing Risk
May 23 2005 // With summer right around the bend, motorcycle enthusiasts across the nation are gearing up to hit the road. In recent years, the popularity of motorcycle riding has risen to a zenith rivaling that of the Easy Rider days of...
Lojack for Motorcycles Addresses Growing Risk
May 23 2005 // With summer right around the bend, motorcycle enthusiasts across the nation are gearing up to hit the road. In recent years, the popularity of motorcycle riding has risen to a zenith rivaling that of the Easy Rider days of...
RI3K To Provide LMP Compliant Tech Support for Facultative Re Business
May 6 2005 // London-based RI3K, a provider of technology infrastructure for the reinsurance industry, announced the launch of a fully LMP (London Market Principles) compliant electronic transaction module for facultative...
N.C. Agency Management and Technology Conferees to Discuss Hot Topics
Apr 28 2005 // More than 100 independent insurance agents are expected to visit the North Carolina capitol during the May 16-17 Agency Management and Technology Conference sponsored by the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina...
St. Paul Travelers Unveils Internet Basic Liability Protection Policy for Certain Tech Businesses
Apr 19 2005 // St. Paul Travelers has launched a basic Internet liability policy aimed at small to mid-size technology businesses at the Risk and Insurance Management Society Conference (RIMS) in Philadelphia. Internet Basic Liability...
AAMGA Technology Conference
Apr 18 2005 // Disaster Plan Waiting to Happen? MGAs Must Prepare For All Emergencies His last words of advice might have been the most important: “If you haven’t started, start small.” Not all managing general agencies...
Entrepreneurial Spirit and Trust: Marks of Today’s Successful MGA
Apr 18 2005 // An Interview with Francis Johnson, AAMGA President-Elect Francis Johnson, president of Johnson and Johnson Inc., of Charleston, South Carolina, becomes president of the American Association of Managing General Agents in...
IVANS Survey: Independent Agents Concerned About Internet Security
Apr 18 2005 // IVANS Inc., a provider of networking and e-commerce solutions for the insurance and healthcare industries, announced the results of an independent insurance agent survey covering technology issues such as security and...
Top 10 Gadgets for High-Tech Insurance Agents & Brokers
Apr 18 2005 // After walking through a client’s office this week, an important epiphany occurred. Noticing Visoneer scanners at every desk exemplified the need and reliance of tech gadgets in the insurance workplace. Not only are...
Lojack for Motorcycles Addresses Growing Risk
Apr 18 2005 // With spring right around the bend, motorcycle enthusiasts across the nation are gearing up to hit the road. In recent years, the popularity of motorcycle riding has risen to a zenith rivaling that of the “Easy...
PC Direct Technology Road Shows Slated in Raleigh, Charlotte, N.C. April 26, 28
Apr 11 2005 // A special “Technology Solutions Road Show” especially designed for insurance company owners and managers will be sponsored by PC Direct Inc. on April 26 and 28 in Raleigh and Charlotte, N.C. “PC Direct is...
IVANS Survey: Independent Agents Concerned About Internet Security; 80% Fear Viruses, Worms
Apr 6 2005 // IVANS Inc., a provider of networking and e-commerce solutions for the insurance and healthcare industries, announced the results of an independent insurance agent survey covering technology issues such as security and...
Skylink Technologies Inc. vs. Assurance Company of America
Apr 4 2005 // (7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, applying Illinois law, March 11, 2005) –Ruling: Advertising injury coverage is inapplicable to claims that product failed to conform with statements of performance on...
MGA GOES HIGH TECH
Apr 4 2005 // W.E. Love & Assoc. Inc. in Burlington, N.C., recently decided to go high-tech with an iChannel Web-based electronic imaging and document management system that can be integrated with any agency management, policy...
Lojack for Motorcycles Addresses Growing Risk
Apr 4 2005 // With spring right around the bend, motorcycle enthusiasts across the nation are gearing up to hit the road. In recent years, the popularity of motorcycle riding has risen to a zenith rivaling that of the “Easy...
Main Street Matters
Mar 21 2005 // New York is one of the worst; New Jersey is also poor; Virginia remains among the best; Massachusetts and Maryland are looking better and better; Connecticut is holding steady, while Pennsylvania has some catching up to...
N.C. MGA Goes High Tech With Electronic Imaging, Document Management
Mar 11 2005 // Blue Goose Agency Services, an application service provider hosting and technology services provider to the managed general agency and general agency market, has announced the successful implementation of iCHANNEL their...
